Jefferson vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Jefferson Rank #711

Ray Rank #777

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Jefferson or Ray more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Ray mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jefferson and Ray boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.